Good morning, Olathe.

Olathe’s late mayor’s daughter, Olivia Copeland, died Saturday after falling from a cliff in Colorado while leading a climbing tour—Union Station honored her memory on social media and a funeral will be held Wednesday, Oct.

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Second Cup Cat Café will reopen in its new Shawnee space in October at 7426 Nieman Road—located near Dollar General and the Antique Mall—where visitors can reserve time with adoptable cats while enjoying a free beverage, as owner Melissa Kriesler continues the popular concept from Olathe.

GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, now offers high-speed internet in Olathe—service went live in Independence early this year while plans to expand to Blue Springs and Lawrence mean construction will begin by the end of the year with service arriving in 2026.

Residents like Terry Hayes value the extra options as GFiber adds competition to the market.

The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a $128 million rate increase for Evergy on Sept.

25—less than the $196.4 million originally requested—to cover costs for replacing aging equipment and improving grid reliability, with a typical residential bill for 900 kWh rising by about $8.47 in October. Commissioner Dwight D. Keen objected to a 9.7% Return on Equity for Transmission Delivery Charges.

Education officials approved K-State’s campus master plan, which took two years to develop, to guide renovations at campuses in Manhattan, Salina and Olathe—upgrades will include new buildings and facility improvements at key sites such as Anderson Hall and Bosco Student Plaza.

K-State leaders will review and update the plan every three years.

Teen mental health groups held an event at Broadmoor Park in Mission on Thursday night where teens shared their struggles and recovery stories, and former Olathe East assistant principal Kaleb Stoppel spoke about healing after a school shooting—his words underscored the power of community support. The gathering ended with a walk of remembrance for Suicide Prevention Month to remind everyone that no teen is alone.

Kansas health officials warned consumers about products containing synthetically high concentrations of 7-OH that are sold in smoke shops, gas stations, online and convenience stores—these products are more addictive and dangerous when mixed with alcohol or sedative drugs.

Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck said on Thursday that right tackle Jawaan Taylor must cut down on alignment and false start penalties—an adjustment needed ahead of Sunday’s game with the Baltimore Ravens, and he also praised rookie Josh Simmons and Kingsley Suamataia for their strong performance. The team aims to fine-tune its line as they prepare for the matchup.

ASL-for-All 5K Walk, Run & Roll

8:30-9:45 a.m. — Frontier Park — Donations encouraged — Celebrate and support a shared signing community for Deaf and non-Deaf individuals.

KC Pumpkin Patch Homeschool Day

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — KC Pumpkin Patch — Prepurchased ticket required — A special field trip day for homeschooling families filled with autumn fun.

Walmart's Innovative Manufacturing Journey

7:30-9:00 a.m. — Grand Street Cafe — Free entry — Explore Walmart's groundbreaking 330,000-square-foot meat production facility and the innovation behind its design-build success.